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== '''DharmaDictionary.net''' aims to be:==
== '''DharmaDictionary.net''' aims to be:==
* a dictionary of current usage for translators & [[translation groups]]
* a dictionary of current usage for translators & [[Translation groups]]
* a compilation site for past dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English
* a compilation site for past dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English
* a lotsawa website of [[resources]] and [[translation-tools]]
* a lotsawa website of [[Resources]] and [[Translation-tools]]
* a place to include glossaries of new translation works
* a place to include glossaries of new translation works
* as non-sectarian and open-minded as possible
* as non-sectarian and open-minded as possible

Revision as of 20:13, 18 November 2005

DharmaDictionary.net aims to be:

  • a dictionary of current usage for translators & Translation groups
  • a compilation site for past dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English
  • a lotsawa website of Resources and Translation-tools
  • a place to include glossaries of new translation works
  • as non-sectarian and open-minded as possible
  • available on the Internet for free use by everyone
  • dynamic and growing, rather than static and stagnant
  • a Record of the teachers and translators involved in bringing the Dharma into the English language


Example

Example of an entry for the Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary on DharmaDictionary.net

search

To search for a word, just type the word -- in Wylie transliteration -- into the search box to the left.

Nominating an editors/contributors

As this online dictionary of current usage comes up-and-running, there will be plenty of opportunity to add and edit. To nominate the best person you know, write to: dictionary@rangjung.com

Note to editors and contributors

Edit access requires user id and password.

Please read the User's Guide for usage and configuration help and the documentation on customizing the interface for the more complex stuff.